Alex R Najera

Alex R Najera has a diverse work experience spanning from 2013 to present. Starting with International Flavors & Fragrances, they worked as a Production Planner, Shop Floor Controller, and Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator. During this time, they collaborated with notable food manufacturers and managed work center operations, scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination. Alex R also led safety and environmental compliance, investigated incidents, and facilitated EHS trainings.

Moving on to their role at Nature Nate's Honey Co., Alex served as the EHSS Manager and later became the Plant Manager. In their EHSS Manager position, they implemented safety programs, launched safety committees, and achieved zero loss-time incidents. As Plant Manager, they were responsible for budget management, achieving BRCGS certification, and overseeing a 50+ BPM bottling line.

Overall, Alex R Najera has showcased proficiency in project management, safety and compliance, interdepartmental coordination, and budgeting within the food manufacturing industry.

Alex R Najera earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management with a focus on Political Science and Government from Ashford University in 2013. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a certification in Transformational Leadership from the SMU Cox School of Business in November 2020. In October 2020, they also obtained a certification in Crisis Management from NSF International. In January 2019, they obtained a certification in Principles of Ergonomics from the UT Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Additionally, they obtained an OSHA 30 certification in September 2015, a Hazardous Waste Management in Texas certification from the Environmental Resource Center in August 2015, and an American Heart Association 1st Aid/CPR/AED Trainer certification from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association in June 2015.